It’s Friday and that means it is time for another Free Curriculum Friday, and even though we are in the middle of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza, I STILL have a freebie for you! Now through 9/1, you can enroll in my 30 Days of Praying for My Homeschool Challenge for FREE {normally […]

You’ve been thinking about it, quit kidding yourself. The idea has crossed your mind more than once, you have seen those homeschooling families enjoying the last of the summer while taking their lessons to a park for the day, you have noticed that snow days can be turned into science lessons, you can even tell […]

Why Homeschool Moms Need to Embrace Technology Kids these days seem to come out of the womb using technology. Three-year-olds know how to swipe their way to their favorite apps on their parents’ tablets and smartphones. Many of them own their own kid-friendly tablets. It’s a far cry from when we were kids. Most of […]

This post is part of the Homeschool Myths: BUSTED series hosted by HomeschoolBlogging.com. One of the biggest homeschooling myths out there is the thought that there is no possible way you can homeschool your children AND work full-time. Throughout the entire six years we’ve been homeschooling, I have worked full-time 99% of the time. I […]

When we first started homeschooling, one of the many things that I just couldn’t wrap my mind around was how in the world I was supposed to homeschool my children AND do all the things involved in maintaining a home: meal planning and cooking laundry cleaning home upkeep managing finances and the list goes on […]

This free promotion has ended. Please check back frequently for additional freebies. The Tweens to Teens Kit from Hal and Melanie Young is the perfect resource pack for parents of children eight and up to help them navigate through these challenging parenting years in a way that will lay the foundation for influencing their children […]

“Build Your Bundle,” I’m sure you’ve heard the term by now. After all, it’s practically everywhere! People keep going on and on about this homeschool sale, and the included items, and the practicality of it all, not to mention the savings! Everywhere you look people are shouting about the advantages of this sale. Don’t fall […]

You may have noticed during your homeschooling journey that a lot of your homeschooling friends are Protestant. The big conferences, the co-ops – all geared toward the Protestant homeschooling family. It’s likely a lot of your homeschooling friends are also Protestant. If you’ve converted to the Catholic Faith during your homeschooling years, there’s an additional […]

I have heard it all…many people have this misconceived notion that as a homeschooling mom, I have days to languish around in my pajamas alongside my wild things who don’t get out of bed until noon. In their minds, this is a daily occurrence, laziness at its prime, when all homeschool families just take a […]

As homeschool moms, we all have had that fairy tale vision in our heads of the perfect homeschool day. Waking up to the sun shining, bird chirping, kids in a lovely mood, being super productive, no fighting or complaining from anyone in the house. AHHHH! Perfection. But then reality hits. Not every day is all […]

Whether Dad works outside the home or works in the home you can include him in the kids learning process. It is so important to make sure that he is a part of your homeschool in some capacity to encourage bonding so that he knows what is going on in the kid’s education, and because […]

Do you love homeschooling, but find yourself being very overwhelmed with it all? The good news is that you are not alone. A lot of homeschooling moms find themselves overwhelmed with this way of life because they’re trying to “do it all” in a sense. Dear homeschooling mama who is overwhelmed, this is for you! […]

You wake one morning and realize that this is your current season of life; the kids are with you all day, EVERY day. You literally live and breathe children, you bathe them, feed them, mother them, and teach them, all while running your household like a CEO runs Johnson & Johnson. When you find yourself, […]

The first thing that I often hear as a homeschool mom is, “Wow, I could never do that…” It is usually followed by some form of compliment about my insanely inhuman patience, and then something along the lines of how my abilities are somewhat akin to Superwoman. I have a secret though, I am no […]

You may have been considering homeschooling for some time. Maybe you have seen firsthand the benefits of a different course of education through mom groups, friends, or family members. Possibly you have identified some of the aspects of our public education system that are broken and you now have chosen a different course. The only […]

Don’t think that because you work outside of the home that you cannot homeschool. Working outside of the home may mean less time at home, but you can still be successful at homeschooling. I won’t lie, it does take some work, commitment, and adjusting, but you can do it and here’s how. How to Homeschool […]

If you want to tailor your children’s educational style, homeschooling is an amazing option that allows you tons of flexibility. There are many approaches or “styles” of education that you can choose from – here’s the lowdown on some of the most common ones, as well as a few questions to ask yourself as you […]

One of the most exciting aspects of homeschooling is the ability to tailor your child’s education specifically to their needs. In fact, it’s why many families choose to homeschool in the first place! Whether it’s due to special need or a simply a desire for more flexibility, it’s wonderful to be able to choose what […]

It starts with the look you get from that other mom at the park. Your children are innocently playing together and she notices that your older, school-aged kiddo happens to be quietly sitting next to you reading a book. “Oh is school out today?” she asks, “No, we homeschool,” you reply. Then the look…”Oh,” is […]

Have you ever wished you had a veteran homeschooler to come alongside you and teach you all of their homeschooling secrets? You know, the little things they have found that make their days run more smoothly– The tricks they use to help them stay sane– The tidbits of knowledge they’ve gained that help them to […]